US Edition18-Month Sentence Sought for WINNER's Song Min-Ho for Alleged Negligence in Mandatory Service
Song admitted the charges as prosecutors said he took more than 100 days of unapproved leave during alternative military service.
- On Tuesday, South Korean prosecutors demanded an 18-month prison term for WINNER member Song Min-ho at the Seoul Western District Court, alleging violations of the Military Service Act during his mandatory social service duty.
- Prosecutors allege Song took more than 100 days of unapproved leave while serving at a welfare facility in Mapo-gu, Seoul, from March 2023 to December 2024, and allegedly submitted false explanations for his absences.
- Song admitted to all charges, stating, "If given an opportunity to serve again, wish to faithfully fulfill it until the end," while noting his struggles with bipolar disorder and panic disorder cannot be excuses.
- His supervisor, responsible for managing attendance, is being tried alongside Song for allegedly conspiring in his dereliction of duty; the supervisor has denied the charges.
- The Seoul Western District Court will proceed with further evidence review, with the next hearing scheduled for May 21, while a final sentencing date for Song will be set later.
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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency18-month sentence sought for WINNER's Song Min-ho for alleged negligence in mandatory service
Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded an 18-month prison term for Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band WINNER, over allegations of negligence related...
The prosecution has demanded a prison sentence for Song Min-ho (33), a member of the group Winner, who was brought to trial on charges of unauthorized absence for over 100 days while serving as a social service agent. On the 21st, during the trial presided over by Judge Seong Jun-gyu of the 10th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court, the prosecution requested a prison sentence for Song's violation of the Military Service Act.
The prosecution demanded a 1-year and 6-month prison sentence for Song Min-ho for negligent social service duty. He was absent from duty for a total of 102 days, amounting to one-quarter of his service period. He stated that he would faithfully complete his service if given another opportunity. On the 21st, the prosecution sought a prison sentence for Song Min-ho (33) of the idol group WINNER, who was indicted on charges of unauthorized absences…
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